Drybulk Execution, Done Right
Chartering, voyage operations, demurrage, and bunker surveys — specialist drybulk execution for commodity traders and cargo interests.
Experience across global trade routes.
Over 300 voyages executed and more than 15 million tonnes delivered — across multiple trade routes, including complex bagged cargo operations.
We execute shipments with the discipline of an in-house freight desk, without the cost of building one.
Global execution capability across multiple trade routes
End-to-end maritime execution.
All ServicesChartering & Freight Procurement
Vessel sourcing, freight negotiations, and contract structuring across global markets.
Voyage Operations
Full shipment execution from load to discharge — ports, agents, cargo, documentation.
Demurrage & Claims Management
Laytime analysis, detention recovery, and post-voyage dispute resolution.
Risk & Insurance Coordination
P&I coordination and cargo risk advisory throughout the voyage lifecycle.
Embedded Freight Desk
We act as your internal freight team — without the cost of building one.
West Africa Bunker Surveys
Bunker survey coordination across West African ports through a trusted network of independent surveyors.
We support clients in multiple ways.
We adapt to the structure that best suits your business — from a single shipment to a fully embedded freight desk.
Engage ServicesAs an embedded freight desk
We integrate with your team and handle all freight and operations matters on an ongoing basis — same-day response, full transparency.
As execution support on individual shipments
Bring us in for a single voyage or a programme. We source tonnage, manage the operation, and close out the voyage cleanly.
As specialists in claims, demurrage, and recovery
Already have a shipment in progress? We can step in to manage laytime disputes, demurrage claims, and post-voyage recovery.
Full execution, not just a fix.
Traditional brokers fix vessels. We manage the full execution — freight procurement, voyage operations, coordination, and claims — from start to finish.
We embed in your trade flow and act as a dedicated operations desk, without the overhead of building one internally.
Coverage across leading publications.
Featured on global commodity flows and shipping market dynamics.
Commentary on shipping markets and freight rate movements.
Industry insights and coverage in leading shipping publications.
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